Friday Pop Quiz 11/22/2024
A 28-year-old female patient presents with the recent onset of lesions on her right forearm, as shown. She notes that her mother has a history of similar lesions and has a history of pernicious anemia. On examination, she has no lesions elsewhere on her body. Which of the following patient factors is most associated with disease progression in the patient’s condition?
A. Age
B. Family …
A 28-year-old female patient presents with the recent onset of lesions on her right forearm, as shown. She notes that her mother has a history of similar lesions and has a history of pernicious anemia. On examination, she has no lesions elsewhere on her body. Which of the following patient factors is most associated with disease progression in the patient’s condition?
A. Age
B. Family … 
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Biopsy of this lesion reveals massive papillary dermal edema, a diffuse neutrophilic infiltrate, and a lack of vasculitis. Stains for infectious organisms are negative. What is the first line treatment?
A. Dapsone
B. Colchicine
C. Thalidomide
D. Potassium iodide
E. Prednisone
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